Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Since 2010, Square Pig in a Round Hole has been rewarding five favorite band names each week. Winners are (usually) listed alphabetically.
Selection is wholly unscientific and subject to whim, with a bias toward wordplay, humor, and local flavor. In most cases, I won’t know anything about the bands at the time of selection. Thanks to the Stranger’s Everout nightlife listings for abundant source material!
It has been a busy week here at Square Pig HQ, in spite of weather that took a turn for the wintry. Now things are getting back to rainy-normal; perhaps the social calendar will calm down, too. But the band names soothe my soul.
If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. Also, check out the Battle of the Bands my pal Chantel is doing at The Swamp, picking new competitors each week from Square Pig. And … hit the subscribe button at the lower right to never miss a post.
Bonkonomics
What our economy (and politics?) needs right now: more goofiness.
Fleamale
A new gender just dropped.
Meadowgoat
A ruminant in paradise. (I was planning to go to their show last night, but the week got too people-y.)
Orbit Culture
I like sci-fi that really considers how people might be in the future when they’re living on moons or space stations.
Strawberry Fuzz
Fancy cocktail? New sweater color? Or that basket of fruit forgotten in the fridge?
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Karen Eisenbrey 
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